Yokohama Ropeway celebrates 5 millionth passenger

Yokohama Ropeway celebrates 5 millionth passenger

Yokohama Air Cabin, Japan’s first urban ropeway, celebrated its 5 millionth passenger on July 24th. Second-grader Hirano...

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Amazon Japan starts online prescription drug sales

Amazon Japan starts online prescription drug sales

Amazon Japan announced on July 23 that it has launched an online prescription drug sales business called Amazon Pharmac...

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Demolition work begins on new condo blocking Mt. Fuji's view

Demolition work begins on new condo blocking Mt. Fuji's view

Demolition work has begun on a newly built condominium in Tokyo’s western suburb of Kunitachi as nearby residents compl...

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Bullet trains back in service on Tokaido Shinkansen line

Bullet trains back in service on Tokaido Shinkansen line

Bullet trains resumed full service on the Tokaido Shinkansen line connecting Tokyo and Shin-Osaka stations on July 23.Pa...

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Plans for resorts at National Parks- Japan to encourage foreign tourists to rural areas

Plans for resorts at National Parks- Japan to encourage foreign tourists to rural areas

S/ Kishida Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan / To realize turning national parks into world class, please implement project...

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Bullet train service suspended between Nagoya and Hamamatsu stations

Bullet train service suspended between Nagoya and Hamamatsu stations

The bullet train service on the Tokaido Shinkansen line is currently suspending operations on both the inbound and outbo...

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Construction of temporary housing progressing in Noto Peninsula quake-affected areas

Construction of temporary housing progressing in Noto Peninsula quake-affected areas

The construction of wooden temporary housing designed by a world-renowned architect is progressing in the area affected ...

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Eel imports peak in preparation for Midsummer Day of Ox

Eel imports peak in preparation for Midsummer Day of Ox

Eel inspection was held on July 18 at Narita Airport, east of Tokyo, as eel imports to Japan approach their peak period....

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Japans first Level 4 self-driving bus begins operation

Japans first Level 4 self-driving bus begins operation

NTV Reporter/ In this self-driving bus, you can choose your destination on the touchscreen panel, and it will automatica...

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Can "Xenophobic" Japan lure Immigrant Workers?

Can "Xenophobic" Japan lure Immigrant Workers?

U.S. President Joe Biden in May,made remarks on Japan’s stalled economic growth,during a campaign reception. “Why is Jap...

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